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Review: Jimmy Van M - Balance 10.1
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Label:EQ Grey
Rel. date:23rd Oct 07
Cat No: EQGCD020
Reviewer:Sebastian Napora
Reviewed:21st Oct 07
Format: CD
Rating:4.54.54.54.54.54.5

Tracklisting
  1. Moonbeam – Uaret
  2. Planet Funk – Static (Martin Buttrich Vocal Mix)
  3. Unkle Ft Ian Astbury – Burn My Shadow (Radioslave Remix)
  4. Dave Shokh & Holgi Star – Lirum
  5. Stephan Bodzin – Cucuma
  6. Zidan Style, Chaim & K300 – Bedolff (Guy Gerber Remix)
  7. Mouse Down – Sexy 4 All
  8. James Figurine – 55566688833 (The Field Remix)
  9. Mauro Picotto – Maybe, Maybe Not (Smith & Selway Remix)
  10. Umek – Carbon Occasions
  11. Steve T – There Were Lights (Moonbeam Remix)
  12. Elite Force – You (Perc Remix)
  13. Julien Jeweil – Air Conditionne (Original Mix)
  14. Francesco Pico – All By Yourself

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Jimmy Van M - Balance 10.1

Jimmy Van M is undoubtedly a top class DJ as he is said to be one of the best performing artists, if we were to go by comments and reviews in the music press. The issue is that even though his club events usually are storming affairs, his official releases are received with rather lukewarm enthusiasm. Is this also the case with the newest 'Balance'?

I'm afraid it is. Even though Jimmy’s effort sticks out thanks to perfect mixing, he plays exactly what others do. Bodzin, Planet Funk, Picotto, Umek - I agree, these are great and accredited brands, but nevertheless I expect a bit more effort in the process of searching and selecting tracks for mixes from an artist of his stature. I demand something original when buying Van M's records , but what I'm given is exactly what I tend to hear at every club night. OK, let's be more subtle - I meant every decent club night, because despite my carping at derivativeness, I enjoyed the album very much.

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